Miami Dolphins WR Marvin McNutt started training camp strong, but he has reportedly dropped several balls in the past 10 days of practice, including one in the team's first preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys.

The Miami Dolphins learned Sunday, July 28, that WR Armon Binns (knee) is out for the season, and WR Rishard Matthews (undisclosed) will be sidelined several weeks with an undisclosed ailment. The two were considered the favorites for the No. 4 and 5 receiver jobs. With those two on the shelf, WRs Chad Bumphis, Jasper Collins, Jeff Fuller, Marvin McNutt, Andrell Smith, Kenny Stafford and Brian Tyms all find themselves competing for a bigger piece of the pie in training camp and the preseason. Matthews could still end up being the team's No. 4 receiver unless he is forced to start the season on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said the team's inexperience has led to many miscues this season, particularly a blocked punt against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 15. Reid said that the problem was rookie WR Marvin McNutt getting beaten by his man so badly that he was pushed into the path of P Mat McBriar, who ended up punting the ball into McNutt. Reid also said that rookie LB Ryan Rau was to blame for the team's punt team not having the correct personnel on the field on that play. The head coach also explained how inexperience is the reason for the team having so many fumbles this season.

Philadelphia Eagles WR Marvin McNutt is getting more reps with WR Riley Cooper (collarbone) out with a broken collarbone. He appears to have more confidence, and has been playing well in his bid for the No. 4 receiver job.

Philadelphia Eagles WRs Damaris Johnson and Marvin McNutt will get a chance to fill in as the fourth wide receiver during training camp and the preseason with WR Riley Cooper (collarbone) out with a fractured left collarbone. "We're excited about the guys on our roster," general manager Howie Roseman said Saturday, July 28.

Philadelphia Eagles WR Riley Cooper appears to have the No. 4 receiver job sewn up already, as he practiced with a lot of confidence during organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp. However, rookie WR Marvin McNutt didn't get much of a chance in minicamp, and he could emerge as a threat during training camp and the preseason.